Illinois Rural Health Transformation Program - To support rural communities across the State of Illinois in improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming healthcare delivery. - Name of Organization: Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Subrecipients or Sub-Awardee Organizations: HFS intends to further identify subrecipients and sub-awardees in upcoming demonstration years. Subrecipients are expected to include: Hospitals, Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA), Community Behavioral Health Association (CBHA), University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Illinois State University System, and Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). Project Goals, Purpose, & Outcomes: HFS has developed a vision for the future of rural healthcare in Illinois based on the five strategic goals outlined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The project includes 3 categories of initiatives: (1) Transforming Rural Healthcare; (2) Overcoming Geographic Barriers to Care; (3) Building a Resilient Rural Workforce. The purpose of HFS’ RHT program is to (1) invest in infrastructure and innovative models of care to right-size care delivery in rural communities; (2) break down existing barriers to care by bringing health care into the rural communities; and (3) build a robust local workforce. Total Budget Amount: $200 Million per budget period Description of Use of Funds: Initiatives Strategic Goals Uses of Funds Transforming Rural Healthcare Innovative care, A, B, C, D, G, H, I, J, K Hospital Transformation Make rural America healthy again, Community Care Infrastructure Sustainable access Hospital Disease Prevention Overcoming Geographic Barriers to Care Sustainable access, A, C, D, F, G, H, I, J EMS and Mobile Healthcare Tech innovation Technological Innovation for Virtual Care Building a Resilient Rural Workforce Workforce development E, G Healthcare Workforce Expansion Training Healthcare Support Workers Rural Health Education Pipeline
